Speaking with Deacons

I was so blessed that my first class for diaconate formation was Dcn. Dom Ceratto on the subject of the "Theology of the Diaconate." It gave me a whole new appreciation and understanding of the role of the deacon in the Catholic Church!

Deacon Dominic Cerrato is Executive Director of Diaconal Ministries and Director of Diaconal Formation for the Diocese of Joliet. He also offers spiritual direction through the Pastoral Solutions Institute and is editor of Deacon Digest magazine. Find out more at https://www.diaconalministries.org

What do you do if you feel called to the diaconate but there aren't any deacons in your diocese? Dcn. Dominic Ceratto's witness is one of faithful perseverance (and persistence!) in not only answering the call, but also helping others do the same. 

Fr. Don Calloway, author of "Consecration to St. Joseph," explains how St. Joseph can be a model for permanent deacons.

If "evangelization is the grace and vocation of the Church" (St. Pope Paul VI), then why do we do it so poorly? In this interview, Dcn. Ralph Poyo shares how he helps individuals and parishes get over their fear of passing on the faith and what we can do to become evangelizing communities. 

"That's Jesus' problem, not mine." An inspirational story of unwavering confidence in the Lord! Dcn. Ralph Poyo is the founder of New Evangelization Ministries and is on fire to share Jesus with others.

In this first episode, Bob explains why he is doing a podcast about deacons (even though he isn't one yet... God willing) and his personal story on how he has felt called to the diaconate.

A brief teaser for a new podcast, "Speaking with Deacons," that seeks to give inspiration and insight for the permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church.